shoegaze literary About shoegaze literary is a capsule project that publishes poetry and fiction.the magazine borrows its name and aesthetics from the eponymous musical genre where artists often perform looking down at their effect pedals.we aim to support and uplift emerging writers through our digital venue by curating a third space for dreamy, distorted alternate realities.synthesizing……slowed down Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed shoegaze literary's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal Acceptanceshoegaze literary's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More Responsiveshoegaze literary's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Reality Bites Back (31 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Reality Bites Back (31 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @shoegazelit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope shoegaze literary Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 68.8 mean avg | 69.0 median | 105 max days (33.7 std dev) Responses 84.61 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (4.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.69 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 76.92 % (79.3 avg. days per rejection) | 40.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 15.38 % (58.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (5 min | 74.0 mean avg | 74.0 median | 143 max days waiting | 198.8 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (57 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! 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